Even though losing the opener is fully expected it's still extremely frustrating watching an effort like that. The only difference between the Jets and Flames tonight was Mike Smith.
Kind of getting worried about Brodie. This play was pretty common last season and even though it's only one game it's beginning to look like a trend. I get that Gulutzan knows he's stuck with Brouwer but I simply don't understand why he has so much faith in him to put him out in key situations. He really seems to have a bad read on this player.
Smith was a bright side. Looked very good and deserved a better fate. If this is what we can expect most of the season things will be fine but man they really need to play a lot better on Saturday as you don't want to be heading to Anaheim down 0-2 to start the season.
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